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{{short description|2019 Hindi-language film by Raj Mehta}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Good Newwz
| image = Good Newwz film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Hiroo Yash Johar
* Aruna Bhatia
* [[Karan Johar]]
* Apoorva Mehta
* [[Shashank Khaitan]]
}}
| director = Raj Mehta
| writer = Jyoti Kapoor Rishabh Sharma Raj Mehta
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Akshay Kumar]]
* [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]]
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
* [[Kiara Advani]]
}}
| music = '''Songs:''' See [[Soundtrack]] '''Score:''' Jhon Stewart Eduri
| cinematography = [[Vishnu Rao]]
| editing = Manish More
| studio = [[Zee Studios]] [[Dharma Productions]] Cape of Good Films
| distributor = Zee Studios
| released = {{film date|df=yes|2019|12|27|ref1=<ref name="reldate">{{cite web |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-good-news-to-release-on-december-27/story-sYRIF21QdnIgYTowUCbYfP.html |title=Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan's Good News to release on December 27 |date=27 April 2019 |publisher=Hindustan Times |access-date=27 December 2019}}</ref>}}
| runtime = 132 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/good-newzz-2019 |title=Good Newwz (2019) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |access-date=20 December 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220174927/https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/good-newzz-2019 | archive-date=20 December 2019 | url-status=live}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}60 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Good News for 'Good Newwz' at the BO with Rs 39.34 Cr in Two Days |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/good-newwz-box-office-colletion-first-day-more-than-housefull-4 |access-date=21 January 2020 |work=The Quint |date=28 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}318.57 crore<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/good-newwz/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office|title=Good Newwz Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=22 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224075547/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/good-newwz/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office|archive-date=24 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}

'''''Good Newwz''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[comedy-drama film]] directed by Raj Mehta in his directorial debut and produced by [[Karan Johar]], Apoorva Mehta, Hiroo Yash Johar, [[Shashank Khaitan]] and Aruna Bhatia under their respective banners [[Dharma Productions]] and Cape of Good Films.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/akshay-kumar-is-the-only-male-superstar-who-never-asks-who-the-director-is-says-karan-johar-2391145.html |title=Akshay Kumar is the Only Male Superstar Who Never Asks Who the Director is, Says Karan Johar |date=18 November 2018 |publisher=News18 |access-date=27 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227043552/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/akshay-kumar-is-the-only-male-superstar-who-never-asks-who-the-director-is-says-karan-johar-2391145.html|archive-date=27 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Starring [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]], [[Diljit Dosanjh]] and [[Kiara Advani]] in the lead roles, the film revolves around two couples tryst with [[in vitro fertilisation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-good-news-that-s-the-title-of-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-next-with-akshay-kumar-here-s-what-the-film-is-all-about-2643923/amp |title='Good News'! That's the title of Kareena Kapoor Khan's next with Akshay Kumar |date=31 July 2018 |publisher=DNA India |access-date=14 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201115308/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-good-news-that-s-the-title-of-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-next-with-akshay-kumar-here-s-what-the-film-is-all-about-2643923/amp|archive-date=1 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The shooting commenced in November 2018 and was completed in April 2019. It was theatrically released in India on 27 December 2019.<ref name="reldate"/>

== Plot ==
Varun Batra is the CEO of a [[Volkswagen]] showroom in Mumbai and his wife, Deepti Batra, is a celebrity journalist. The two are a happily married couple going on seven years, but struggle to conceive a baby. Varun's sister Richa suggests the couple meet reputed fertility specialist Anand Joshi, who suggests they do [[in vitro fertilisation]] (IVF), a fertility technique that will enhance their chances. They agree, Varun submits sperm samples, and Anand seemingly places Varun's sperm in Deepti's embryo.

12 days later, Varun and Deepti are hastily summoned by Anand's wife, Sandhya Joshi. Here, the two run into another homonymous couple, Honey Batra and Monika Batra, who have taken up IVF as well. Anand guiltily reveals that a sperm mix-up has occurred: Varun's sperm have been mixed with Monika's eggs, and Honey's sperm with Deepti's eggs. Shocked beyond belief, both couples attack the two doctors. The doctors suggest that the couples go for a minor procedure so there is no chance of pregnancy. Varun later learns from Honey that Monika is pregnant with Varun's child, and Deepti is pregnant with Honey's child, but his rudeness causes Honey to fear the loss of his own child as Deepti has also gotten pregnant. He vows to prevent an abortion on Deepti's part, and he and Monika rent out a flat just above Varun's and Deepti's, much to the couple's shock.

Varun and Deepti initially project frustration against Honey and Monika the first six months of pregnancy for interfering in their lives. However, during a routine check-up in the seventh month of pregnancy, Sandhya advises Deepti to try talking to Monika, who is probably going through as much as she is emotionally distressed. Realizing that she needs to try understanding the situation, Deepti asks Monika out for a street food treat, during which they start getting to know each other. Deepti learns that Monika had suffered two [[miscarriage]]s, making her sympathise, and the women bond. However, Varun still nurses a negative attitude, especially since Deepti is not carrying his child. She takes a stand in Honey's and Monika's favour for the first time, angrily telling Varun that he never cared to understand anything that happened post the mishap.

Varun, with Deepti's confrontation still fresh in his mind, makes an attempt to bond with Honey when they meet at a bar, and they almost strike a chord with each other, until Honey expresses concern over Deepti's work commitments, which he thinks will have a negative impact on the child. Varun, incensed, snubs Honey in a possessive manner, and all else fails. An argument between the two escalates until Varun storms out and Honey is arrested by the cops after the manager drops a call.

That night, amidst heavy rains, Monika knocks on Deepti's door in desperation: she has gone into premature labour and Honey is nowhere to be found. Varun hurriedly drives Monika to the hospital and she gives birth to Varun's child. However, the newborn is shifted to a critical unit in grave condition, having been born with a respiratory defect, accelerated by Monika's history of [[miscarriage]]s, with little chance of survival. As it dawns on him that the baby is in fact his, Varun begins crying and hugs Honey when he arrives after being let off with a warning. Even as Honey and Monika reunite, he goes home and breaks down in Deepti's arms, apologising for his past insensitivity.

For a few weeks, both couples pray for the baby's recovery and Monika remains in the hospital as Deepti tends to her. The baby finally recovers and after 2 months, Deepti too has a successful delivery. Varun, now a changed man, invites Honey and Monika to meet the baby. Both couples finally bond and accept each other, holding each other's babies in their arms.

==Cast==
* [[Akshay Kumar]] as Varun Batra : Deepti's husband , Monika's Child's Father.
* [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]] as Deepti Batra : Varun's wife , Honey's Child's Mother.
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Honey Batra : Monika's husband , Deepti's Child's Father.
* [[Kiara Advani]] as Monika Batra : Honey's Wife , Varun's Child's Mother
* [[Tisca Chopra]] as Dr Sanya Joshi, Anand's wife a [[reproductive endocrinology and infertility|fertility specialist]]
* [[Adil Hussain]] as Dr Anand Joshi, the two couples' [[reproductive endocrinology and infertility|fertility specialist]] and Sanya's husband
* [[Anjana Sukhani]] as Advocate Richa Batra Ahuja, Varun's sister
* [[Faisal Rashid (actor)|Faisal Rashid]] as Vivek Ahuja, Richa's husband
* [[Mohit Raina]] as Murari, the flight passenger beside Deepti (cameo appearance)
* Sunita Dhir as Honey's mother
* Amishka Sood as the IVF Receptionist
* Yukta Mookhey as patient at IVF centre
* Richa Kapoor as Mrs Batra, Varun's mother
* Pradeep Kuckreja as Mr Batra, Varun's father
* Kavita Pais as Deepti's mother
* Shivam Pal as the airport cab driver
* Karan Ashar as Akash, Varun's colleague
* Taksh Dave as the showroom kid
* Vishwa Sharma as the old IVF customer

===Special appearances===
* [[Karan Johar]] in the song "Chandigarh Mein"
* [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] in the song "Chandigarh Mein"
* [[Harrdy Sandhu]] in the song "Chandigarh Mein"
* [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] in the song "Sauda Khara Khara”

==Production==
=== Pre-production ===
This film's name was announced on Twitter as – ''Good News''. It is Dosanjh's first film under the banner of [[Dharma Productions]].<ref>{{cite tweet |user=diljitdosanjh |author=Diljit Dosanjh |date=30 November 2018 |number = 1068351543018168320 |title=#GOODNEWS @DharmaMovies @karanjohar Sir @akshaykumar Sir #KareennaKapoorKhan Ji @Advani_Kiara #RajMehta Sir @ShashankKhaitan Sir 😊🙏🏽 It's a Dream Come True When you get to Work with Your Favourite Productions House and an Awesome TEAM 😊 SHUKAR 🙏🏽 LOVE MY FANS 😊🙏🏽 https://t.co/eGDcPBnUi4}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
Filming commenced in December 2018, with Dosanjh and Advani filming their scenes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/karan-johars-good-news-goes-on-floors-today-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-to-join-later-watch-video-bollywood-news/323464 |title=Karan Johar's Good News goes on floors today, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan to join later |work=Times Now |date=30 November 2018 |access-date=14 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130113214/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/karan-johars-good-news-goes-on-floors-today-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-to-join-later-watch-video-bollywood-news/323464|archive-date=30 November 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Kumar and Kapoor joined filming in January and announced it by posting on Instagram.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-shares-new-pic-with-pouty-co-star-kareena-kapoor-from-sets-of-good-news/story-QmI38BXbAX0UNVW8IpF6EM_amp.html |title=Akshay Kumar shares new pic with pouty co-star Kareena Kapoor from sets of Good News |work=Hindustan Timesimes |date=11 February 2019 |access-date=14 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214060057/https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-shares-new-pic-with-pouty-co-star-kareena-kapoor-from-sets-of-good-news/story-QmI38BXbAX0UNVW8IpF6EM_amp.html|archive-date=14 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> During a recent interview and in a Twitter post, Kumar said about Kapoor, "We are extremely fond of each other. Bebo and Lolo tease me about the amount of money I’m making and I tease them about having a flat in every building in Bandra. That's our fun banter."'<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/good-news-akshay-kumar-on-kareena.html |title=Good News: Akshay Kumar on Kareena Kapoor Khan open up about their friendly banter |website=www.filmsbit.com|access-date=8 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408055530/http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/good-news-akshay-kumar-on-kareena.html|archive-date=8 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Anjana Sukhani]] of [[Golmaal (film series)|Golmaal]] fame joined the cast to essay an important role, which was revealed to be that of Kumar's sister.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khans-good-news-gets-new-cast-member-read-details-inside/ |title=SCOOP! Akshay Kumar – Kareena Kapoor Khan's Good News gets a new cast member (read details inside) |date=10 April 2019 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en|access-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410065002/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khans-good-news-gets-new-cast-member-read-details-inside/|archive-date=10 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The filming was finished in the first week of April 2019.<ref name =":f1">{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/good-news-cast-announce-films-wrap-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-starrer-to-release-on-6-september-6402731.html |title=Good News cast announce film's wrap; Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor starrer to release on 6 September |work=First Post |date=7 April 2019 |access-date=16 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416214345/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/good-news-cast-announce-films-wrap-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-starrer-to-release-on-6-september-6402731.html|archive-date=16 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Marketing and release==
The film was slated to release on 6 September but was pushed to 29 November, later it was again pushed to release on 27 December 2019.<ref name="reldate"/>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Good Newwz
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], Lijo George – DJ Chetas, [[Manj Musik]] – Herbie Sahara, [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] and [[KSHMR]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 26 December 2019<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/good-newwz/UD51CawjtVY_ |title=Good Newwz – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn|access-date=26 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211112505/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/good-newwz/UD51CawjtVY_|archive-date=11 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 27:55
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| language = Hindi
| producer =
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|pQ1INDXROBI|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}}}

The film's music is composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], Lijo George–DJ Chetas, [[Manj Musik]]–Herbie Sahara, [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] and [[Kshmr]]. The songs are written by [[Kumaar]], [[Rashmi Virag]], Tanishk Bagchi, Sukhbir, Gurpreet Saini, [[Ari Leff]], Michael Pollock, Herbie Sahara and [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]]. The background score has been composed by John Stewart Eduri.

The song ''"Sauda Khara Khara"'' is a remake of Sukhbir's original hit, recreated by Lijo George-DJ Chetas, while the song ''"Laal Ghagraa"'' is a remake of Sahara's and Musik's original hit, and has been recreated by Bagchi, who added an interlude from [[Daler Mehndi]]'s hit song ''"Ho Jayegi Balle Balle"'' to the recreated version.

{{Tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 27:55
| extra_column=Singer(s)
| title1 = Chandigarh Mein
| extra1 = [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], [[Harrdy Sandhu]], [[Lisa Mishra]], [[Asees Kaur]]
| music1 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| lyrics1 = Tanishk Bagchi, Badshah
| length1 = 3:25
| title2 = Sauda Khara Khara
| extra2 = [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]], [[Dhvani Bhanushali]]
| music2 = Lijo George – DJ Chetas, Sukhbir
| lyrics2 = [[Kumaar]]
| length2 = 3:31
| title3 = Maana Dil
| extra3 = [[B Praak]]
| music3 = Tanishk Bagchi
| lyrics3 = [[Rashmi Virag]]
| length3 = 3:55
| title4 = Laal Ghaghra
| extra4 = [[Manj Musik]], Herbie Sahara, [[Neha Kakkar]]
| music4 = Tanishk Bagchi, Manj Musik–Herbie Sahara
| lyrics4 = Tanishk Bagchi, Herbie Sahara
| length4 = 4:28
| title5 = Dil Na Jaaneya
| extra5 = [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], [[Akasa Singh]]
| music5 = Rochak Kohli, Lauv
| lyrics5 = Gurpreet Saini, [[Ari Leff]], Michael Pollock
| length5 = 3:51
| title6 = Zumba
| extra6 = Romy
| music6 = Tanishk Bagchi
| lyrics6 = [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]]
| length6 = 2:57
| title7 = Dil Na Jaaneya
| note7 = Unplugged
| extra7 = [[Arijit Singh]]
| music7 = Rochak Kohli
| lyrics7 = Gurpreet Saini
| length7 = 3:03
| title8 = Good Newwz Theme
| extra8 = –
| music8 = [[Kshmr]], Tanishk Bagchi
| lyrics8 = –
| length8 = 2:45
}}

==Reception==
[[Taran Adarsh]] gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, 'Excellent. This one's a sure-fire hit. Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances Akshay, Kareena, Diljit, Kiara. 2019 will conclude with a big winner, with Good Newwz.'<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1209880518277267462 |title=#OneWordReview...#GoodNewwz: EXCELLENT. Rating: This one's a SURE-FIRE HIT... Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances [#Akshay, #Kareena, #Diljit, #Kiara]...2019 will conclude with a big winner, with #GoodNewwz. #GoodNewwzReview pic.twitter.com/9YUx24tiTB |last=adarsh |first=taran |date=25 December 2019 |website=@taran_adarsh |language=en|access-date=28 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225170833/https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1209880518277267462|archive-date=25 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of News 18 gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and said, "If Good Newwz doesn't go off the rails when the tone shifts, it's because the actors stay sincere and committed as the narrative evolves. The heart of the film is its cast anyway."<ref>{{cite web |title=Good Newwz Movie Review: Akshay Kumar Film is a Bumpy Ride But There's Lot to Laugh About |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/good-newwz-movie-review-akshay-kumar-film-is-a-bumpy-ride-but-theres-lot-to-laugh-about-2438225.html |first=Rajeev |last=Masand |publisher=News18 |date=28 December 2019}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>

==Box office==
''Good Newwz'' earned {{INR}}17.56 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day. On the second day, the film collected {{INR}}21.78 crore, On the third day, the film collected {{INR}}25.65 crore, taking total opening weekend collection to {{INR}}65.99 crore.<ref name="bo" />

{{As of|2020|2|21}}, with a gross of {{INR}}244.21 crore in India and {{INR}}74.36 crore overseas, the film has a worldwide gross collection of {{INR}}318.57 crore and is the fifth [[List of Bollywood films of 2019|highest grossing Bollywood film of 2019]].<ref name="tgww:bo2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ |title=Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=22 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118064625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ |archive-date=18 November 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="bo" />

== Home media ==
The film was made available to stream on [[Over-the-top media services|OTT]] platform [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime]] on 22 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amazon-prime-february-2020-releases-darbar-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-hunters-and-more/article30733956.ece |title=Amazon Prime February 2020 releases: 'Darbar', 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood', 'Hunters' and more |date=4 February 2020 |newspaper=The Hindu |language=en-IN|access-date=11 March 2020 |last1=Sunder |first1=Gautam}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb movie}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|good-newwz}}

{{Dharma Productions}}

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